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Charulata

1964Movie1 h 57 min

DramaRomance
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Rotten Tomatoes93%91%

A profoundly sad, slow-burning drama movie about history and family, with standout cinematography and direction.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

In 1870s India, Charulata is an isolated, artistically inclined woman who sees little of her busy journalist husband, Bhupati. Realizing that his wife is alienated and unhappy, he convinces his cousin, Amal, to spend time with Charulata and nourish her creative impulses. Amal is a fledgling poet himself, and he and Charulata bond over their shared love of art.

Feels like

  • Bengali Cinema
  • Indian Period Drama
  • Melancholy Romance
  • Complex Family Dynamics
  • Thoughtful & Intimate
  • Classic Literature Adaptation
  • Strong Female Lead
  • Artistic Cinematography

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Satyajit Ray
Written by
Satyajit Ray, Rabindranath Tagore
Produced by
R.D. Bansal
Music by
Satyajit Ray

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Facts

April 17, 1964 · 1 h 57 min · Drama, Romance

Released
April 17, 1964
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Bangla
Also spoken
English
Made in
India
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

As You Know, Binocular Shot, Distinguished Gentleman's Pipe +9

  • As You Know
  • Binocular Shot
  • Distinguished Gentleman's Pipe
  • Empathic Environment
  • Facecam
  • Freeze-Frame Ending
  • Idle Rich
  • Gilded Cage
  • Love Triangle
  • Foreshadowing
  • Married to the Job
  • Stealing from the Till

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Charulata?"

Questions about Charulata

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Where can I stream Charulata?

Criterion

In the United States, Charulata streams on Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Charulata worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%).

Is Charulata good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Charulata plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Charulata in English?

BanglaEnglish

No, it was made in Bangla, with some English.